An common issue in schools is how to assess student work. It is often a complex, and occasionally contentious discussions, because it gets at issues of teacher autonomy and accountability, and because it is closely linked to student success in school and decisions about dropping out. Two new resources, Research Into Practice, are available for GEAR UP principals. They were prepared by J. Howard Johnston, part of the EPI team working with principals as part of the Oregon GEAR UP program. The first discusses best practices in grading, and the second examines the use of rubrics for assessing student work. Both provide a summary of best practice in each area and include links to other online resources.
We think you will find the resources helpful and look forward to hearing from you about how you're working on grading and assessment in your school.
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